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Kirk Brown taps technology to cultivate client relationships

From a young age, Kirk Brown dug headfirst into the landscaping world. After starting Kirk’s Lawn Care in Spring City, Pennsylvania, at the age of 12 with his parent’s lawn tractor and dump trailer, Brown and his 12-year-old business have continued to see consistent growth year after year.

November 4, 2015

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Sale of pink snow plows to benefit Breast Cancer Coalition

For the month of October, Fisher Engineering and SnowEx have partnered for the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness. Limited-edition pink Fisher XV2 V-plows and pink lift-arm kits are being sold. The companies will donate $100 to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition for each pink plow that is sold and $50 for each pink lift kit […]

October 16, 2015

Business

New technology promises de-icing done right

What started as one man’s college class project has turned into a company that promises economic and environmental benefits for those in the snow-removal business. Andrew Jaccoma, founder of Sensible Spreader Technologies, originally came up with his product in 2012 while working towards his MBA at the University of New Hampshire. His tool is designed […]

October 5, 2015

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Snow, ice management aided by new SIMA glossary

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) recently released the “Snow & Ice Management Standard Glossary of Terms.” The glossary is free and can be downloaded at www.sima.org/glossary. It contains more than 120 key terms used in procuring, selling, planning and implementing professional snow and ice management services in North America, as well as terms […]

September 23, 2015

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Loftness snow blowers attach to variety of equipment

While Loftness Manufacturing touts the performance and reliability of its line of snow blowers, landscape contractors may also be attracted to another feature of Loftness products: They’re designed to accommodate a broad variety of skid steers and tractors. Skid-steer snow blowers are offered at a number of flow rates, starting as low as 15 gallons […]

September 8, 2015

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Workersaver introduces new line of snow pushers

Landscapers can now use Worksaver’s new 36-Series Snow Pushers with skid steers and tractors equipped with loaders that use the “Universal” quick-attach system. The new 36-Series snow pushers are offered with the choice of an 8-foot or 10-foot width and come with a 1.5 inch-by 8-inch reversible rubber cutting edge. This edge enables the snow […]

September 3, 2015

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Terex adds R265T to its Generation 2 loader lineup

Featuring a 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final diesel engine with variable flow hydraulics, the new 2,650-pound-rated operating capacity Terex R265T compact track loader is the newest member of the Terex Generation 2 loader machines. Boasting a machine width of only 70 inches, the R265T radial lift path compact track loader can maneuver and operate in confined […]

August 28, 2015

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Fisher Engineering introduces HD2 straight-blade plow

The new Fisher HD2 straight-blade snowplow is constructed using high-strength, powder-coated steel and features Fisher Engineering’s trip-edge design with a ½-inch high carbon steel cutting edge, 10 vertical steel reinforcement ribs and custom-built hydraulics. The snowplow has an extensive line of optional accessories, including trip-edge blade wings, a back-drag edge, deflectors, a heavy-duty lift ram, […]

August 27, 2015

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JCB says 280 Skid Steer Loader ready for winter

With a 2,800-pound operating capacity and an 84-horsepower engine, JCB’s 280 Skid Steer Loader is a large-platform machine that can handle big landscaping projects. At this time of year, though, as the growing season winds down, JCB is busy reminding its landscaping customers the 280 is also ready for anything Old Man Winter may throw […]

August 26, 2015

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Steiner introduces professional snow blower: the SB648

Steiner, a manufacturer of heavy-duty articulating tractors and attachments, has added a dual-stage snow blower to the company’s winter attachment lineup. Together with the Steiner 440 Tractor, the SB648 Professional Snow Blower is constructed of cast iron and heavy-gauge steel and equipped with an 18-inch, four-blade impeller, a sawtooth auger and 237-degree chute rotation. The […]

August 17, 2015

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Case offers special snow-removal package for skid steers

Case Construction Equipment has released a new snow-removal package for the SR250 and SV300 skid steers. In addition to optimizing the machines for snow removal, Case is making it easier to order the package through its dealer network. The 90-horsepower SR250 (radial lift) has a rated operating capacity of 2,500 pounds (2,700 pounds with optional […]

August 13, 2015

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Touting technology, SnowEx unveils snowplow line

SnowEx Snow and Ice Control Equipment says years of research and development led to its recent introduction of a comprehensive line of snowplows. The launch includes a total of 20 new snow-control products designed to accommodate a variety of customers, from light-duty users to professionals tackling the most demanding snow and ice management jobs. The […]

August 12, 2015